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What to Wear to Outdoor Festivals, or How to Look Like You Went To One.

by scoop team | May 9, 2015

The summer music festival scene is upon us and what you wear comes second only to choosing which bands to go see. Low-key, versatile items are a must to channel your inner flower child at outdoor events. Because, let’s get real, where else can you get away with wearing crocheted bra tops and fringed shorts in public? We shopped the local boutiques to find festival looks that work great for outdoor concerts, music festivals and even backyard barbecues.

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DOLL.


 

Turquoise & Tobacco fringe coyote necklaces $198

Turquoise & Tobacco fringe coyote necklaces $198

Turquoise & Tobacco drifter bull skull necklaces $198

Turquoise & Tobacco drifter bull skull necklaces $198

Cleobella fringe dress

Cleobella fringe dress

Koolaburra black fringe sandals $180

Koolaburra black fringe sandals $180

Vintage Havana tank $51, red bandeau $14, denim ombré shorts

Vintage Havana tank $51, red bandeau $14, denim ombré shorts

Vintage Havana cream pullover, Mexican shorts $99, Melvin choker $40

Vintage Havana cream pullover, Mexican shorts $99, Melvin choker $40

Mate crop tank, Mexican shorts $99, Melvin choker $40, Melvin long chain $84

Mate crop tank, Mexican shorts $99, Melvin choker $40, Melvin long chain $84

 

LUNA


 

Chaser tank: $59 // Genetic shorts: $189

Chaser tank: $59 // Genetic shorts: $189

Ella Moss tank: $128 // Hudson shorts: $123

Ella Moss tank: $128 // Hudson shorts: $123

Nymphe tank: $52.50 // Tolani pants: $174

Nymphe tank: $52.50 // Tolani pants: $174

Esley dress: $79.50 // Necklace: $68.50

Esley dress: $79.50 // Necklace: $68.50

 

THE PINK HANGER


 

Show Me Your Mumu Top $116 // Show Me Your Mumu Shorts $98 // Necklace $55

Show Me Your Mumu Top $116 // Show Me Your Mumu Shorts $98 // Necklace $55

Splendid Flip Flops $49

Splendid Flip Flops $49

Ella Moss Top $158 // Blank NYC Shorts $68 // Bucket feet $68 // Messenger Bag $36

Ella Moss Top $158 // Blank NYC Shorts $68 // Bucket feet $68 // Messenger Bag $36

Chloe Oliver Shorts $108

Chloe Oliver Shorts $108

 

MONKEE’S
 OF CHARLOTTE

 

Karlie Dress

Karlie Dress

Jade Lace Dress  $150 // Tory Burch T Logo Sandal $175

Jade Lace Dress $150 // Tory Burch T Logo Sandal $175

Karlie Lace Boho Trim Top $96 // AG Legging Ankle $225 // Tory Burch Chandler Wedge $275

Karlie Lace Boho Trim Top $96 // AG Legging Ankle $225 // Tory Burch Chandler Wedge $275

 

SCOUT & MOLLY’S


 

Dress $46 (also available in blue) // Necklace $58 // Sandals $142

Dress $46 (also available in blue) // Necklace $58 // Sandals $142

Tee $40 (XS and S left) // Shorts $80 // Sandals $142

Tee $40 (XS and S left) // Shorts $80 // Sandals $142

Top $172 // Cut offs $116

Top $172 // Cut offs $116

Sandals $130 // SW3 fringe vest $298 // Tank $60 // One Teaspoon jorts $116 // Necklace $70

Sandals $130 // SW3 fringe vest $298 // Tank $60 // One Teaspoon jorts $116 // Necklace $70

 

BOULEVARD AT SOUTHEND

 

 

JULIE’S BOUTIQUE

 

Romper: $39.99 Necklace: $19.99 Sandals: $24.99

Romper: $39.99
Necklace: $19.99
Sandals: $24.99

Tank: $29.99 Shorts: $24.99 Necklace: $19.99 Sandals: $24.99

Tank: $29.99
Shorts: $24.99
Necklace: $19.99
Sandals: $24.99

Dress: $44.99 Purse: $39.99 Sandals: $24.99

Dress: $44.99
Purse: $39.99
Sandals: $24.99

Tank: $39.99 Shorts: $34.99 Mid Wedge: $29.99

Tank: $39.99
Shorts: $34.99
Mid Wedge: $29.99

Dress: $49.99 Shoes: $39.99

Dress: $49.99
Shoes: $39.99

 

IVY & LEO

 

Lace Top: $38.00 // Tie-Dye Maxi Skirt: $34.99 // Necklace: $19.99

Lace Top: $38.00 // Tie-Dye Maxi Skirt: $34.99 // Necklace: $19.99

Chambray Romper: $29.99 // Crochet Vest: $39.99 // Necklace: $27.99 // Sandals: $24.99

Chambray Romper: $29.99 // Crochet Vest: $39.99 // Necklace: $27.99 // Sandals: $24.99

Crochet Top: $29.99  // Denim Shorts: $34.99 // Necklace: $19.99 // Headband: $14.99 // Sandals: $24.99

Crochet Top: $29.99
// Denim Shorts: $34.99 // Necklace: $19.99 // Headband: $14.99 // Sandals: $24.99

Ivory Dress: $39.99 // Necklace: $27.99 // Headband $14.99 // Sandals: $24.99

Ivory Dress: $39.99 // Necklace: $27.99 // Headband $14.99 // Sandals: $24.99

 

KK BLOOM


 

KK Bloom

KK Bloom

KK Bloom

KK Bloom

KK Bloom

KK Bloom

KK Bloom

KK Bloom

KK Bloom

KK Bloom

KK Bloom

KK Bloom

 

CHEZELLE

 

Chezelle Heartloom Dress

Chezelle Heartloom Dress

Love Sam & Odells

Love Sam & Odells

Ace & Jig Top // Odells Skirt

Ace & Jig Top // Odells Skirt

Anya Kimonos

Anya Kimonos

 

SUMMERBIRD

 

NWT Catherine Malandrino romper size 2 $100  // NWT Bell by Alicia Bell belted dress size 2 $100 // ATHE-vanessabruno sandals size 36 $200 // Hobo International Handbags sienna patent wristlet $30

NWT Catherine Malandrino romper size 2 $100 // NWT Bell by Alicia Bell belted dress size 2 $100 // ATHE-vanessabruno sandals size 36 $200 // Hobo International Handbags sienna patent wristlet $30

NWT CURRENT/ELLIOTT scout shorts size 30 $59

NWT CURRENT/ELLIOTT scout shorts size 30 $59

Rory Beca tye dye shorts size small $50

Rory Beca
tye dye shorts size small $50

Haute Hippie watercolor silk sequin hem skirt size small $60

Haute Hippie
watercolor silk sequin hem skirt size small $60

NWT CLOSED tan halter shirts romper size small $60

NWT CLOSED tan halter shirts romper size small $60

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